Ledgent
A growing construction/manufacturing company in the Baltimore City area seeks a highly qualified Controller
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Accounting
Manage all aspects of full-cycle accounting for manufacturing operations, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain integrity of the chart of accounts, cost centers, and reporting structures. Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capital project tracking. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
Establish and maintain standard costs in NetSuite, including bills of materials and routings. Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and provide corrective action recommendations. Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Analyze product margins and provide reporting on profitability by product line, plant, or business unit. Financial Planning & Reporting
Develop budgets, forecasts, and rolling projections for manufacturing operations. Provide financial analysis on production efficiency, yield, scrap, and labor utilization. Create management reports and NetSuite dashboards to support decision-making. Partner with plant leadership on cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives. Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and financial reporting standards. Coordinate and support external audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting as needed. Strengthen process automation and internal controls within NetSuite to reduce risk. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred). 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2 years in manufacturing. Strong background in full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and reconciliations. Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (manufacturing, accounting, and reporting modules). Solid knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and cost accounting principles. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Accounting
Manage all aspects of full-cycle accounting for manufacturing operations, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain integrity of the chart of accounts, cost centers, and reporting structures. Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capital project tracking. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
Establish and maintain standard costs in NetSuite, including bills of materials and routings. Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and provide corrective action recommendations. Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Analyze product margins and provide reporting on profitability by product line, plant, or business unit. Financial Planning & Reporting
Develop budgets, forecasts, and rolling projections for manufacturing operations. Provide financial analysis on production efficiency, yield, scrap, and labor utilization. Create management reports and NetSuite dashboards to support decision-making. Partner with plant leadership on cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives. Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and financial reporting standards. Coordinate and support external audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting as needed. Strengthen process automation and internal controls within NetSuite to reduce risk. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred). 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2 years in manufacturing. Strong background in full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and reconciliations. Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (manufacturing, accounting, and reporting modules). Solid knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and cost accounting principles. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.